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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LM16 UBFMOT history

LM16 UBF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LM16 UBF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,096 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 UBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 UBF was last recorded at 87,096 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 7,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2024: 71,769 miles, lower than 107,080 miles on 2 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,298 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,798 miles
Average per year
9,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,096 miles
  • 2025 – 79,298 miles
  • 2024 – 71,769 miles
  • 2023 – 107,080 miles
  • 2022 – 83,818 miles
  • 2021 – 66,626 miles
  • 2020 – 40,990 miles
  • 2019 – 21,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,096 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    5371752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,298 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    4209160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,769 miles (-35,311)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    2961982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    752445110966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,080 miles (+23,262)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    213931012112
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass83,818 miles (+17,192)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    164881961763
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass66,626 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    225323920367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail66,563 miles (+25,573)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    849059365041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass40,990 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    813460164535
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail40,990 miles (+19,735)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    644896997875
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass21,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,255 miles
    Test number
    103236407189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 UBF

Does LM16 UBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 UBF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 UBF?
The MOT on LM16 UBF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 UBF done?
LM16 UBF was recorded at 87,096 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,235 miles a year.
Has LM16 UBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 UBF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LM16 UBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM16 UBF find?
LM16 UBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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